US Customs and Border Protection
About Us
CBP operates in all 50 states, in over 50 countries, and at 328 ports of entry to protect the American people, safeguard our borders, and enhance the nation’s economic prosperity. Your journey begins here.
Join the Mission
With more than 60,000 employees, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, CBP, is one of the world's largest law enforcement organizations and is charged with keeping terrorists and their weapons out of the U.S. while facilitating lawful international travel and trade. As the United States’ first unified border entity, CBP takes a comprehensive approach to border management and control, combining customs, immigration, border security, and agricultural protection into one coordinated and supportive activity. CBP makes a difference for America. For every person and every mile of it. We're not united only by uniform, but a shared mission to protect our country - guarding borders at the frontlines and ensuring legitimate trade and travel.
U.S. Border Patrol
Protects our nation by reducing the likelihood that dangerous people and capabilities enter the United States between ports of entry.
Office of Field Operations
Secures the border and prevents drug smuggling while enforcing immigration laws, protecting agriculture, and ensuring trade compliance.
Air and Marine Operations
Serves our nation by sky, sea, or land, commanding a ready fleet of aircraft and vessels under a single, unified mission.
Office of Professional Responsibility
Investigates allegations of employee misconduct and criminal activity to maintain public trust and accountability of the CBP workforce.
Office of Trade
Facilitates legitimate trade, enforces U.S. laws, and protects the American economy as well as consumer health and safety.
Administrative, Professional and Technical
Supports our Frontline law enforcement personnel working in interesting and complex roles such as cyber security and intelligence research.
Office of Chief Counsel
Services as the CBP Ethics Officer and provides legal advice to the CBP Commissioner and its officers.
Learn more at careers.cbp.gov
Important FAQs:
- Opportunities listed here are Open to the Public unless otherwise noted.
- Some JOAs close at the end of the month and reopen the following month.
- Some JOAs may be open for a week or two at a time.
- You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for a federal job.
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LAW ENFORCEMENT POSITIONS
Border Patrol Agent
Up to $30,000 in recruitment incentives! Visit the Border Patrol booth and chat with an Agent for more information.
Customs and Border Protection Officer
Marine Interdiction Agent
Air Interdiction Agent
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